SOLD! HOME FOR SALE– 1185 NW Country Hills Drive, Corvallis, Oregon
SOLD!
HOME FOR SALE–1185 NW Country Hills Drive, Corvallis, Oregon
Spacious single level home in private 1.1 acre woodland setting. Located in the Country Hills Estates subdivsion with easy access to downtown Corvallis and NW Corvallis. Living areas are incredibly large and open with plenty of space to entertain or relax. Formal dining room features charming french doors to separate kitchen and family room. Bonus area off dining room and living room creates a wonderful reading or office area. Kitchen has new granite counter-tops, sink and faucet. Huge master features a wall of closets, attached bath and a bonus room that works well for many uses. Very large garage provides plenty of space for cars and storage. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths and approx. 2724 sq. ft.
Search for more homes for sale in Corvallis here.
SOLD! HOME FOR SALE– 728 NW 32nd Street, Corvallis, Oregon
SOLD!
HOME FOR SALE– 728 NW 32nd Street, Corvallis, Oregon
Charming home with many vintage touches and great updates as well, including coved ceilings, original tile surround on fireplace, wood floors (fir in living area, oak in kitchen), updated insulated windows, spacious kitchen, newer roof, 95% eff. furnace, water heater, interior paint and front deck. Large fenced backyard with garden beds and plenty of space for pets. Detached garage. Great location, just a few minutes from Oregon State University (OSU) and less than half a mile from Co-op and Sam’s Station.
- Single level
- 2 bedrooms
- Approx 1075 sq. ft.
- Seperate dining room
- Large kitchen with gas range
- Wood floors (fir in living areas, oak in kitchen)
- Coved ceilings
- Newer insulated windows
- Recently replaced roof
- Newer front deck
- Newer electric water heater
- Newer gas forced air furnace
- Large fenced backyard with garden space
- Detached 1 car garage
- Year built 1949
- MLS# 643336
Search for more homes for sale in Corvallis here.
SOLD! HOME FOR SALE – 9066 NW Lessie Place, Corvallis, Oregon
SOLD!
HOME FOR SALE – 9066 NW Lessie Place, Corvallis, Oregon – Pacific Northwest Dream Home on 1.34 acres
Beautiful in every way, open, light and airy floor plan invites the sunshine in. Gourmet kitchen is the hub of the home and features top of the line stainless steel appliances, granite counter-tops, island, breakfast bar, and walk-in pantry. Main level bedroom/office and full bath, to-die-for master suite with huge walk in closet and attached bath is a half flight up. 3 bedrooms and a full bath are clustered together just a half flight down from the main. Spacious family room is just a few more steps down. Outdoor living includes spacious decks at every level with steps down into the large grassy yard. Setting is private and sunny, bordered with trees to enhance privacy and you’ll love the sound of the nearby creek. 3 car attached garage and room for RV or shop. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, approximately 3352 sq. ft., 1.34 acres.
Enjoy living close to Corvallis’ McDonald-Dunn Forest, managed by Oregon State University’s College Of Forestry. Within McDonald-Dunn Forest you can spend some time exploring Peavy Arboretum. Hike trails to Cronemiller Lake, picnic at the Firefighter Memorial Shelter, and learn about the native plant species that inhabit the arboretum. Located in a desirable area in northwest Corvallis on a cul-de-sac, this 5 bedroom, 3 bath home was built in 2007 and has territorial and wooded views, an ideal private setting that is open and light. Convenient to all that Corvallis has to offer, with easy access to shopping, Good Samaritan Hospital and the Corvallis Clinic medical facilities, local schools and parks, and downtown Corvallis.
Make your home here in the great-room style living room. Large windows, vaulted ceiling, and skylights maximize views and natural light creating an atmosphere that’s warm and inviting as well as spacious and open. A nice combination of hickory hardwood flooring and carpet define spaces and provides additional warmth. Gas fireplace with stone surround, keeps it warm and cozy.
Let your inner chef reveal itself in this gourmet kitchen. Open to dining room with breakfast bar, island, walk-in pantry with glass door and sensor light, granite counter-tops and tile back splash with decorative accents, custom Beech cabinetry with an antique glazed finish, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances; Viking professional grade side-by-side refrigerator, Jenn-Air microwave, Electrolux electric convection double wall oven, Thermador warming drawer, Electrolux 6-burner gas cook-top, and Electrolux dishwasher.
Host your parties at home, this floor plan flows. Ideal for entertaining with the dining room open to both the living room and kitchen. Dining room has large windows, vaulted ceiling, and access to the covered decks and backyard.
A spacious bedroom/office (an excellent choice for guests), full bath, laundry mudroom combination and direct access to the house from the garage complete the main level floor plan.
Find your moment of relaxation. Leave the world behind…Spacious master suite has large windows to maximize views and natural light, serene master bath, and a walk-in closet that can easily hold enough for all four seasons. Enjoy a nice hot bath after a hard day’s work in the soaking tub, complete with wooded views. Master bath also has large step-in shower, dual sink vanity with granite counter-tops, ceramic tile flooring, and access to both the master bedroom and walk-in closet.
Take some time for you in a place you can call your own. Basement family room is an ideal place for fun for people of all ages. Spacious with large windows and storage alcove, the possibilities are endless; craft area, playroom, home office, man cave, teenager’s hideaway, adult lounge, home gym, or YOUR dream space. Access to large covered deck allows you to maximize the space in which you live.
A place where your backyard dreams can come true. Located on 1.34 acres, this home has manicured landscaping in the front, fire ring, stone retaining walls, and large expanse of lawn in the back, surrounded by your own personal forest. Enjoy the natural music of the nearby creek from areas both inside and out. Plenty of room for play, gardening of any kind, specialty landscaping, and more.
Search for more homes for sale in Corvallis here.
Five things I’m looking forward to in 2010 | Changes that will Affect the Corvallis Real Estate Market
Five things I’m looking forward to in 2010 and Change in the Corvallis Real Estate Market
As 2009 comes to a close, it will be nice to put a cap on it and move onto a better 2010. I, for one, am looking forward to some positives in the economy and the Corvallis real estate market. Recent economic activity would lead one to believe that the country is coming out of an extremely difficult economic period — some say the longest recession in decades.
What I think we’ll see in the coming new year:
1. Slightly higher, but still very appealing interest rate environment, at least for the first half of the year. Not the really extra-ordinary rates hovering at five or slightly under, but more like the low sixes, which historically (and if you can remember the early 1980s really very much better than seventeen percent or higher.)
2. Buyers, both first time and move (up,over,down) buyers taking advantage of tax incentives (written contract must be in place by 4/30/2010; closing by 6/30/2010)
3. Locally good levels of inventory without the impact of extreme high levels of foreclosed properties. Basically, a more balanced market. Making it a better market for everyone. As the markets that tend to feed Corvallis and the mid-Willamette Valley continue their recovery they will provide a little “stimulus” to our economy.
4. Better employment rates as the economy crawls out of the recession hole. Employment is the one factor that will really change the course of the current economy.
5. Along with higher interest rates, may come a more relaxed, perhaps I should say, sound, approach to underwriting. Not the take a pulse, give a loan attitude that helped create the mess, but realistic and reasonable, as banks re-enter the mortgage business and become less fearful of risk.
All in all, no matter what the economy does, how the real estate industry deals with ups and down, we are all just and we will continue to adjust and do what we need to do to live our lives the best way we can.
Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2010.
Related posts:
Questions and Answers about the Expanded/Extended HomebuyerTax Credit
Homebuyer Tax Credit De-Mystified
Richard Smith CEO of Realogy on CNBC about the Tax Credit
How Would You Spend Your Tax Credit?
How Would You Spend Your Tax Credit?
COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE STUDY FINDS CONSUMERS’ ANTICIPATED ‘SMART SPENDING’ OF HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT WILL AID ECONOMIC RECOVERY
83 Percent of Current Homeowners Surveyed Say They Would Spend Tax Credit on Repaying Existing Debts, Home Improvements, Savings/Investments and Household Expenses
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC today announced the findings from a new survey that looked at how the recently expanded federal homebuyer tax credit, which opened up the credit to existing homeowners, might impact the economy. Of the more than 1,000 homeowners surveyed, 83 percent responded that if they were to purchase a home and qualify for the tax credit, they would engage in “smart spending” or put the money toward paying off existing debts, home improvements, savings/investments, or everyday household expenses. Only 6 percent of respondents indicated that they would spend the money on what are commonly referred to as luxury items such as a vacation or a shopping spree.
According to the survey, the top way homeowners would spend their $6,500 tax credit in a “smart” way would be to pay off debts (34 percent), followed closely by making home improvements (29 percent) and putting it into savings and investments (28 percent).
In addition, Coldwell Banker Real Estate found that 20 percent of homeowners indicated they were more likely to consider purchasing a home than they were six months ago, after learning about the $6,500 federal tax credit. The tax credit, which previously only was for first-time homebuyers, is now available to existing homeowners who sign a binding contract before April 30, 2010 and close on the purchase of a home before June 30, 2010. To learn more about the details of the expanded homebuyer tax credit, go to www.coldwellbanker.com
If you’re considering purchasing a home in Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon or Philomath (and surrounding areas of the mid-Willamette Valley); I’d like to help you meet your goals. I work with buyers and sellers at all price levels. Please get in touch and we can get started today.
Other resources for information about the tax credit:
National Association of Realtors frequently asked questions about the tax credit
I.R.S. information abut the tax credit
Expanded and Extended Tax Credit Information–From the Expert
Questions and Answers from the Expert about the Expanded and Extended Tax Credit
Sellers and Buyers in and around the Corvallis and Albany, Oregon real estate markets can benefit from a clear understanding of the opportunities the Expanded/Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit provides.
An excellent source for answers to questions you may have about the expanded and extended tax credit for First Time Home Buyers and Long Time Home Owners that are thinking of making a change can be found at the Q & A page for the I.R.S. The ultimate resource for information about taxes, tax credits and all other information that relates to the Expanded and Extended Tax Credit for buying a home.
It is possible to have parent (or other family members) assist in the purchase and still be eligible for credits.
If you are currently a homeowner and meet the other requirements, you do not have to sell your existing home (you could rent it out), but you do have to occupy the newly acquired home and meet all the other requirements.
You do not have to “buy up” or, in other words pay more for the new house.
Read the Questions and Answers about the tax credit for Home Buyers. This is truly a limited time opportunity.
I.R.S. Information about the Expanded and Extended Tax Credit
As always, seek the advice of a qualified tax advisor if you have questions about tax laws and how they pertain to personal circumstances.
Richard Smith Comments on Homebuyer Tax Credit Expansion/Extension
Richard Smith checks in with CNBC regarding the current condition of the real estate market, projections about the economy and mortgage interest rates, the condition of FHA (Federal Housing Administration). A very insightful and calm discussion about the anticipated response to the tax credit extension/expansion.
Richard Smith is CEO of Realogy (parent to Coldwell Banker Corporation and others) and the world’s largest brokerage operator.
J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES RANKS COLDWELL BANKER HIGHEST IN HOME SELLER SATISFACTION
J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATES RANKS COLDWELL BANKER HIGHEST IN HOME SELLER SATISFACTION
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC ranked “Highest among Overall Satisfaction for Home Sellers among National Full Service Real Estate Firms” according to the recently released J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Home Buyer/Seller StudySM.
The independently administered study measured customer satisfaction of homebuyers and sellers among the largest national real estate firms. The study incorporates more than 3,100 evaluations from 2,801 respondents who bought or sold a home between April 2008 and June 2009. The survey was fielded between April and June 2009.
J.D. Power and Associates examined four factors in the home-selling experience including agent; marketing; office; and package of additional services. Among home sellers, Coldwell Banker Real Estate ranked highest with a score of 815.
Complete results for the study.
When you work with Coldwell Banker Real Estate, you will be working with a brand:
- That has built a legacy of being an industry leader;
- That has a commitment to innovation;
- That has a network of experienced and extremely successful Sales Associates, ready and willing to help you through any step of your real estate buying or selling process.
Source: http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pressrelease.aspx?ID=2009136
Home Buyer Tax Credit De-Mystified
The extended/expanded tax credit is getting a lot of press and a great deal of mis-information is being spread around. Here’s a Questions and Answer Session provided by the National Association of REALTORS® that may help provide some clarity.
NAR Frequently Asked Questions Homebuyer Tax Credit Changes
National Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs Division
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20001
The following are some of the most frequently asked questions on the changes to the Homebuyer Tax Credit.
Question: Existing homeowner credit: Must the new house cost more than the old house?
Answer: No. Thus, for example, individuals who move from a high cost area to a lower cost area who meet all eligibility requirements will qualify for the $6500 credit.
Question: I am an existing homeowner. On October 25, 2009, I signed a contract to purchase a new home. I have lived in my current home for more than 5 consecutive years and am within the new income limits. I will go to settlement on November 20. If President Obama has signed the bill by the time I go to settlement, will I qualify for the new $6500 tax credit?
Answer: Yes. The existing homeowner credit goes into effect for purchases after the date of enactment (when the bill is signed). There is no reference to the date of contract for the new credit. The provision looks solely to the date of purchase, which is generally the date of settlement.
Question: I am a first time homebuyer but was not within the prior income limits at the time I entered into my contract to purchase on October 30, 2009. I will be covered, however, by the new income limits. If the new rules have been signed into law by the time I go to settlement, will I be eligible for a credit?
Answer: Yes. The new income limitations go into effect as soon as the President has signed the bill. The income limit and other eligibility rules will look to your status as of the date of purchase, which is the settlement date. So if the new rules have been signed when you go to settlement, you should be eligible for the credit (or a portion of the credit if you’re within the phaseout range).
Question: I am an eligible existing homeowner. I have a fair amount of equity in my home. I have found a home with a nonnegotiable price of $825,000. Will I be able to use any of the $6500 tax credit?
Answer: No. The $800,000 cap on the cost of the purchased home is firm at $800,000. Any amount above $800,000 makes the home ineligible for any portion of the credit. The $800,000 is an absolute ceiling.
Question: I owned my home for 10 years, but sold it two years ago year and have been renting since. If I purchase a home, will I be eligible for the $6500 tax credit if I meet all the other eligibility tests?
Answer: Yes. Because you lived in the home for more than 5 consecutive years of the previous 8, you will qualify for the $6500 credit. For example, Say John and his wife bought a home in 2000 and lived there until 2008 when he got a divorce. Whether John has been renting or bought in the interim, he WOULD INDEED be eligible for the credit because he owned a home and occupied it as his principal residence for 5 consecutive years out of the last 8 years. The keyword here is “consecutive.” As long as he lived in that house for 5 years straight what he did since 3 years doesn’t impact eligibility.
Question: I am an eligible first time homebuyer. I entered into a contract to purchase on November 1, 2009. Do I have to go to closing before December 1? How does the extension date affect me?
Answer: You do not have to close before December 1. Once the legislation has been signed, it will be as if the Nov 30 date had never existed. Therefore, so long as the contract settles before April 30.
If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Corvallis, Oregon or the surrounding cities of Albany, Philomath or Lebanon or anywhere in the Mid-Willamette Valley. I’m here to help.
As I’ve said before and will no-doubt say again, if you want expert advice about the 2009 Tax Credit, or the Expanded/Extended Tax Credit, consult with a qualified, tax expert. Typcially a real estate agent and/or mortgage lender do not have that expertise.
House of Representatives Approves Tax Credit | Bill Signed by President
Update: Bill signed into law by President Obama this morning. 11/06/2009
Now, it’s on to President Obama for signature in the next few days.
Here’s a chart of the differences between the existing tax credit and the revised (primarily there’s provisions not just for First Time Homebuyers but also for those that have owned a home and are purchasing a replacement property.) There are many fine points to the changed tax rules. It is in your best interest to get advice from qualified tax professionals and understanding your options in relation to these “new” tax guidelines.
The Home-buyer Credit is an amendment (S. A. 2712) to the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548)
(click on chart for a larger view or use your zoom tool on your browser)
This should prove to be very helpful for buyers and sellers in the Corvallis, Oregon and surrounding markets of Albany, Oregon; Philomath, Oregon; Lebanaon, Oregon and Linn and Benton County by creting movement throughout the market, not just in the “first time homebuyer” segment.
Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated.